http://hauntedliving.today.com Just another Today.com weblog Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:27:49 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 http://hauntedliving.today.com/about/#comment-204 Jim Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:31:51 +0000 http://hauntedliving.today.com/about/#comment-204 I just ran accross your your post about Larry Harris. I've known him for many years. He seems to be a good man. I have had my own experience with Donnie Turner also. When I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1994 (Desert Storm Vet), I went to Donnie looking for a job. I told him I wanted to finish college and I would take any position he would give me (even 911 operator) just to get my foot in the door. I wanted to work for him! To my surprise, he was less than impressed. He read my outstanding military records and looked me dead in the eyes and said "I've got three ex-Marines working for me now and they ain't worth a sh*t, I got nothing for you!!" Without losing my bearings I firmly picked up my records from his desk and said "thank you for your time Mr. Turner, I'll see you next election". Since that day I make it a point to tell my story and to be present to vote against him! We need better people within the local leadership than this. People like Jackie Taylor and others corrupt the system and forget to SERVE instead of CONTROL. As it turns out, I have spoken with some other veterans who worked for him and have since left the department because of the corruption and illegal practices. What a shame people let corrupt leaders control their lives nowadays. Better have a good lawyer if you ever get in their crosshairs. Semper Fi. I just ran accross your your post about Larry Harris. I’ve known him for many years. He seems to be a good man.
I have had my own experience with Donnie Turner also. When I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1994 (Desert Storm Vet), I went to Donnie looking for a job. I told him I wanted to finish college and I would take any position he would give me (even 911 operator) just to get my foot in the door. I wanted to work for him! To my surprise, he was less than impressed. He read my outstanding military records and looked me dead in the eyes and said “I’ve got three ex-Marines working for me now and they ain’t worth a sh*t, I got nothing for you!!” Without losing my bearings I firmly picked up my records from his desk and said “thank you for your time Mr. Turner, I’ll see you next election”. Since that day I make it a point to tell my story and to be present to vote against him! We need better people within the local leadership than this. People like Jackie Taylor and others corrupt the system and forget to SERVE instead of CONTROL. As it turns out, I have spoken with some other veterans who worked for him and have since left the department because of the corruption and illegal practices. What a shame people let corrupt leaders control their lives nowadays. Better have a good lawyer if you ever get in their crosshairs. Semper Fi.

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